In a stunning performance, Solana (SOL) has officially generated more 24-hour network revenue than all other Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains combined, according to data from Blockworks Research dated May 13, 2025.
Revenue Breakdown – May 13, 2025:
Solana: $7.96M
Ethereum: $2.54M
Tron: $2.35M
Bitcoin: $647K
BNB Chain: $446K
Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and others: collectively under $1M each
Total Combined Revenue (All Chains): $14.3M
Solana alone accounts for over 55% of this figure.
This milestone solidifies Solana’s position as not only a technically robust chain with ultra-fast throughput and low fees, but also a platform with growing economic activity and user engagement — traits once dominated by Ethereum.
Why Is Solana Earning So Much?
Increased DeFi and meme coin activity
High usage of Solana-native dApps like Jupiter and Tensor
Spike in NFT and liquid staking activity
Lower gas fees encouraging frequent micro-transactions $SOL